Brad Walker 6.00m in Germany

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Unread postby achtungpv » Fri Jul 21, 2006 2:32 pm

mikepv1 wrote:
rainbowgirl28 wrote:I have 14 on my list. Maybe 2 of those were indoors only?


Ecker and Galfione vaulted 6m indoors only.


For what it's worth, Galfione also has a beach vault of 6m that's mysteriously absent from the list.
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Unread postby wurster490 » Fri Jul 21, 2006 3:15 pm

Woo hoo, way to go brad!!!!

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Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Fri Jul 21, 2006 10:07 pm

http://www.usatf.org/news/view.aspx?DUI ... 1_15_27_21

Walker soars over six meters


Pole vaulter Brad Walker's tremendous 2006 season continued with a barrier breaking, world-leading performance Wednesday in Jockgrim, Germany.

Walker became the 12th man in history to clear six meters (19 feet 8.25 inches) to easily win the competition over Australia's Paul Burgess (5.82m/19-1) and Germany's Tim Lobinger (5.73m/18-9.50). Walker, who won the gold medal at the 2006 World Indoor Championships in Moscow, bettered his previous career best clearance of 5.96m/19-6.50 from last year's meet in Rieti, Italy.

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Russian article on Walker's 6-meter vault

Unread postby BruceFlorman » Sat Jul 22, 2006 11:44 pm

In an article here, trackandfield.ru wrote:21.07.2006
12-й шестиметровик Image

Зимний чемпион мира американец Брэд Уокер стал 12-м шестовиком преодолевшим 6 метров и вошедшим в клуб Сергея Бубки.
Сделал он это на соревнованиях в городке Йокгриме на юго-западе Германии. Его прежний личный рекорд равнялся 5,96 и был показан в прошлом году в Риети.
Вторым в соревновании был австралиец Пол Берджес – 5,82, а третьим – Тим Лобингер – 5,73.

21.07.2006

12th six-meter-man

The winter world champion, American Brad Walker, became the 12th pole vaulter to overcome 6 meters and enter Sergey Bubka's club.
He did this at the competitions in the town of Jockgrim in the southwest of Germany. His previous personal record was 5.96 and was achieved last year in Riyeti.
Second in the competition was Australian Paul Burgess - 5.82, and third - Tim Lobinger - 5.73.

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Unread postby polevaulter08nw » Mon Jul 24, 2006 12:00 am

wow that is just awsome! wway to go man! i hope a vid comes, cause thats is just, hehe i mean wow!
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Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Mon Jul 24, 2006 12:17 am

I emailed Alex Parnov, because I knew he'd be filming... he has Vicky's 4.32 jump, and Brad's previous two jumps, but he missed the 6.00 jump :(

Hopefully someone else got it!

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Unread postby tdtb » Mon Jul 24, 2006 12:26 am

Talked with Brad today and he said he has video of his 6 meter jump. When he gets back Becca try and get hold of him and get it. :)

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Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Mon Jul 24, 2006 12:43 am

tdtb wrote:Talked with Brad today and he said he has video of his 6 meter jump. When he gets back Becca try and get hold of him and get it. :)


For sure. When does he get back?

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Unread postby tdtb » Mon Jul 24, 2006 6:03 pm

I'm not exactly sure of the date. Will let you know as i find out. By the way Becca you do a real great job and service for all us out here. Keep up the great work.


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Unread postby mikepv1 » Wed Jul 26, 2006 12:16 am

achtungpv wrote:
mikepv1 wrote:
rainbowgirl28 wrote:I have 14 on my list. Maybe 2 of those were indoors only?


Ecker and Galfione vaulted 6m indoors only.


For what it's worth, Galfione also has a beach vault of 6m that's mysteriously absent from the list.


Oh. Yeah, that is interesting, isn't it? Sometimes, they're funny about ratyfying these jumps.
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Unread postby NebPV » Fri Jul 28, 2006 6:29 pm

Theres video up on stabhochsprung.com.....wasn't even the best top half I've seen from him, his got a lot left in him!!! Good work brad!!


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